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Labels explained
- PLUS
PLUS means additional plasma nitriding before PVD coating (duplex). It supports the PVD coating on through-hardened tool steel. nitriding hardness depth: 0.02–0.05 mm. Depending on the system, PLUS is optional or always included. PLUS is used for stamping, forming and die casting. Through-hardened tool steels with a tempering temperature above 500 °C are required.
- M-Guard optional
- Additional diffusion treatment for plastics applications. Can be combined with the marked PVD coatings.
- F-series available
- Also available as a separate F variant for specific testing and approval requirements. See the coating details for application areas.
NOVA TiNM-Guard optionalTiNF-series availableAvailable as a Nova serviceFor Asgard systemsHardness in HV: 2300 ± 300Coating thickness in micrometres: 1–6Maximum operating temperature in degrees Celsius: 600
- Composition
- TiN
- Hardness
- 2300 ± 300 HV
- Coating thickness
- 1–6 µm
- Max. operating temperature
- 600 °C
- Coating temperature
- 450–480 °C
- Coefficient of friction
- 0.5
- Colour
- Gold
- Plus option / duplex
- Not specified
- Finishing as required
- Available
M-Guard for plastics applications
For plastics applications, this coating can be combined with M-Guard as a pretreatment.
Explore M-GuardRecommended applications according to the coating overview
- Metal forming and stamping
- Machining
- Plastics processing
- Decorative applications
F series
NOVA TiN-F
A variant of this coating system for applications with specific testing and approval requirements.
Application areas
- Food
- Packaging
- Medical technology
NOVA CrNM-Guard optionalCrNF-series availableAvailable as a Nova serviceFor Asgard systemsHardness in HV: 2000 ± 250Coating thickness in micrometres: 2–5Maximum operating temperature in degrees Celsius: 700
- Composition
- CrN
- Hardness
- 2000 ± 250 HV
- Coating thickness
- 2–5 µm
- Max. operating temperature
- 700 °C
- Coating temperature
- 450–480 °C
- Coefficient of friction
- 0.35
- Colour
- Metallic silver
- Plus option / duplex
- Not specified
- Finishing as required
- Available
M-Guard for plastics applications
For plastics applications, this coating can be combined with M-Guard as a pretreatment.
Explore M-GuardRecommended applications according to the coating overview
- Metal forming and stamping
- Plastics processing
F series
NOVA CrN-F
A variant of this coating system for applications with specific testing and approval requirements.
Application areas
- Food
- Packaging
- Medical technology
NOVA CrCNPLUS optionalCrCNAvailable as a Nova serviceFor Asgard systemsHardness in HV: 2300 ± 250Coating thickness in micrometres: 2–8Maximum operating temperature in degrees Celsius: 700
- Composition
- CrCN
- Hardness
- 2300 ± 250 HV
- Coating thickness
- 2–8 µm
- Max. operating temperature
- 700 °C
- Coating temperature
- 450–500 °C
- Coefficient of friction
- 0.3
- Colour
- Silver grey
- Plus option / duplex
- Available with or without PLUS
- PLUS is used for stamping, forming and die casting. Through-hardened tool steels with a tempering temperature above 500 °C are required.
- Finishing as required
- Available
Recommended applications according to the coating overview
- Metal forming and stamping
- Machining
DUNOVA 2.0PLUS optionalTiCNAvailable as a Nova serviceFor Asgard systemsHardness in HV: 3700 ± 400Coating thickness in micrometres: 2.5–4.5Maximum operating temperature in degrees Celsius: 400
- Composition
- TiCN
- Hardness
- 3700 ± 400 HV
- Coating thickness
- 2.5–4.5 µm
- Max. operating temperature
- 400 °C
- Coating temperature
- 450–500 °C
- Coefficient of friction
- 0.2
- Colour
- Silver red
- Plus option / duplex
- Available with or without PLUS
- PLUS is used for stamping, forming and die casting. Through-hardened tool steels with a tempering temperature above 500 °C are required.
- Finishing as required
- Available
Recommended applications according to the coating overview
- Metal forming and stamping
ALTINOVAAlTiNAvailable as a Nova serviceFor Asgard systemsHardness in HV: 3300 ± 350Coating thickness in micrometres: 2–4Maximum operating temperature in degrees Celsius: 800
- Composition
- AlTiN
- Hardness
- 3300 ± 350 HV
- Coating thickness
- 2–4 µm
- Max. operating temperature
- 800 °C
- Coating temperature
- 450–480 °C
- Coefficient of friction
- 0.5
- Colour
- Anthracite
- Plus option / duplex
- Not specified
- Finishing as required
- Available
Recommended applications according to the coating overview
- Metal forming
- Machining
MULTINOVAPLUS optionalTiAlCNAvailable as a Nova serviceFor Asgard systemsHardness in HV: 3500 ± 400Coating thickness in micrometres: 3.5–5.5Maximum operating temperature in degrees Celsius: 800
- Composition
- TiAlCN
- Hardness
- 3500 ± 400 HV
- Coating thickness
- 3.5–5.5 µm
- Max. operating temperature
- 800 °C
- Coating temperature
- 450–500 °C
- Coefficient of friction
- 0.25
- Colour
- Salmon red
- Plus option / duplex
- Available with or without PLUS
- PLUS is used for stamping, forming and die casting. Through-hardened tool steels with a tempering temperature above 500 °C are required.
- Finishing as required
- Available
Recommended applications according to the coating overview
- Metal forming and stamping
MULTINOVA PLUS HTPLUS includedTiAlCNAvailable as a Nova serviceFor Asgard systemsHardness in HV: 3500 ± 400Coating thickness in micrometres: 5.5–8Maximum operating temperature in degrees Celsius: 800
- Composition
- TiAlCN
- Hardness
- 3500 ± 400 HV
- Coating thickness
- 5.5–8 µm
- Max. operating temperature
- 800 °C
- Coating temperature
- 450–500 °C
- Coefficient of friction
- 0.25
- Colour
- Salmon red
- Plus option / duplex
- Only available with PLUS
- PLUS is used for stamping, forming and die casting. Through-hardened tool steels with a tempering temperature above 500 °C are required.
- Finishing as required
- Available
Recommended applications according to the coating overview
- Metal forming
CRONOVA 2.0PLUS optionalM-Guard optionalAlCrN + dopingAvailable as a Nova serviceFor Asgard systemsHardness in HV: 3300 ± 350Coating thickness in micrometres: 2–5Maximum operating temperature in degrees Celsius: 1100
- Composition
- AlCrN + doping
- Hardness
- 3300 ± 350 HV
- Coating thickness
- 2–5 µm
- Max. operating temperature
- 1100 °C
- Coating temperature
- 450–500 °C
- Coefficient of friction
- 0.3
- Colour
- Granite grey
- Plus option / duplex
- Available with or without PLUS
- PLUS is used for stamping, forming and die casting. Through-hardened tool steels with a tempering temperature above 500 °C are required.
- Finishing as required
- Available
M-Guard for plastics applications
For plastics applications, this coating can be combined with M-Guard as a pretreatment.
Explore M-GuardRecommended applications according to the coating overview
- Metal forming and stamping
- Machining
- Plastics processing
- Die casting
- Fine blanking
NANONOVAPLUS optionalAlCrTiNAvailable as a Nova serviceFor Asgard systemsHardness in HV: 3300 ± 350Coating thickness in micrometres: 3.5–6Maximum operating temperature in degrees Celsius: 950
- Composition
- AlCrTiN
- Hardness
- 3300 ± 350 HV
- Coating thickness
- 3.5–6 µm
- Max. operating temperature
- 950 °C
- Coating temperature
- 450–500 °C
- Coefficient of friction
- 0.6
- Colour
- Grey
- Plus option / duplex
- Available with or without PLUS
- PLUS is used for stamping, forming and die casting. Through-hardened tool steels with a tempering temperature above 500 °C are required.
- Finishing as required
- Available
Recommended applications according to the coating overview
- Metal forming and stamping
- Die casting
InNOVA TOUGH PLUSPLUS includedAlTiCN / TiCNAvailable as a Nova serviceFor Asgard systemsHardness in HV: 3700 ± 400Coating thickness in micrometres: 5.5–8Maximum operating temperature in degrees Celsius: 400
- Composition
- AlTiCN / TiCN
- Hardness
- 3700 ± 400 HV
- Coating thickness
- 5.5–8 µm
- Max. operating temperature
- 400 °C
- Coating temperature
- 450–500 °C
- Coefficient of friction
- 0.2
- Colour
- Silver grey
- Plus option / duplex
- Only available with PLUS
- PLUS is used for stamping, forming and die casting. Through-hardened tool steels with a tempering temperature above 500 °C are required.
- Finishing as required
- Available
Recommended applications according to the coating overview
- Metal forming
InNOVA TOUGH BLACK PLUSPLUS includedAlTiCN / TiCN / DLCAvailable as a Nova serviceFor Asgard systemsHardness in HV: 3700 ± 400Coating thickness in micrometres: 5.5–8Maximum operating temperature in degrees Celsius: 400
- Composition
- AlTiCN / TiCN / DLC
- Hardness
- 3700 ± 400 HV
- Coating thickness
- 5.5–8 µm
- Max. operating temperature
- 400 °C
- Coating temperature
- 450–500 °C
- Coefficient of friction
- 0.15
- Colour
- Black
- Plus option / duplex
- Only available with PLUS
- PLUS is used for stamping, forming and die casting. Through-hardened tool steels with a tempering temperature above 500 °C are required.
- Finishing as required
- Available
Recommended applications according to the coating overview
- Metal forming
InNOVA FPLUS optionalCrAlN-basedAvailable as a Nova serviceFor Asgard systemsHardness in HV: 3200 ± 400Coating thickness in micrometres: 5–10Maximum operating temperature in degrees Celsius: 900
- Composition
- CrAlN-based
- Hardness
- 3200 ± 400 HV
- Coating thickness
- 5–10 µm
- Max. operating temperature
- 900 °C
- Coating temperature
- 450–500 °C
- Coefficient of friction
- 0.3
- Colour
- Silver grey
- Plus option / duplex
- Available with or without PLUS
- PLUS is used for stamping, forming and die casting. Through-hardened tool steels with a tempering temperature above 500 °C are required.
- Finishing as required
- Available
Recommended applications according to the coating overview
- Metal forming
- Die casting
DUNOVA BLACKTiCN / DLCAvailable as a Nova serviceFor Asgard systemsHardness in HV: 3700 ± 400Coating thickness in micrometres: 2.5–4.5Maximum operating temperature in degrees Celsius: 400
- Composition
- TiCN / DLC
- Hardness
- 3700 ± 400 HV
- Coating thickness
- 2.5–4.5 µm
- Max. operating temperature
- 400 °C
- Coating temperature
- 450–500 °C
- Coefficient of friction
- 0.15
- Colour
- Black
- Plus option / duplex
- Not specified
- Finishing as required
- Available
Recommended applications according to the coating overview
- Metal forming and stamping
NOVA ta-Cta-C, 80 % sp³Available as a Nova serviceHardness in HV: 5500–6000Coating thickness in micrometres: 0.3–1.2Maximum operating temperature in degrees Celsius: 500
- Composition
- ta-C, 80 % sp³
- Hardness
- 5500–6000 HV
- Coating thickness
- 0.3–1.2 µm
- Max. operating temperature
- 500 °C
- Coating temperature
- 120 °C
- Coefficient of friction
- 0.1
- Colour
- Rainbow to grey
- Plus option / duplex
- Not specified
- Finishing as required
- Available
Recommended applications according to the coating overview
- Metal forming
- Machining
- Stamping of non-ferrous metals
DIANOVA CM-Guard optionalCrN / DLC a-C:H:MeAvailable as a Nova serviceFor Asgard systemsHardness in HV: 1500–2300Coating thickness in micrometres: 2.5–6Maximum operating temperature in degrees Celsius: 350
- Composition
- CrN / DLC a-C:H:Me
- Hardness
- 1500–2300 HV
- Coating thickness
- 2.5–6 µm
- Max. operating temperature
- 350 °C
- Coating temperature
- 180 °C
- Coefficient of friction
- 0.15
- Colour
- Black grey
- Plus option / duplex
- Not specified
- Finishing as required
- Available
M-Guard for plastics applications
For plastics applications, this coating can be combined with M-Guard as a pretreatment.
Explore M-GuardRecommended applications according to the coating overview
- Metal forming and stamping
- Machining
- Machine parts and components
- Decorative applications
- Plastics processing
DIANOVADLC a-C:HAvailable as a Nova serviceHardness in HV: 2500 ± 300Coating thickness in micrometres: 1–3Maximum operating temperature in degrees Celsius: 350
- Composition
- DLC a-C:H
- Hardness
- 2500 ± 300 HV
- Coating thickness
- 1–3 µm
- Max. operating temperature
- 350 °C
- Coating temperature
- 160–200 °C
- Coefficient of friction
- 0.1–0.2
- Colour
- Black grey
- Plus option / duplex
- Not specified
- Finishing as required
- Available
Recommended applications according to the coating overview
- Metal forming
- Machining
- Decorative applications
ALSINOVA CUT 2.0AlTiSiN-basedAvailable as a Nova serviceFor Asgard systemsHardness in HV: 3800 ± 400Coating thickness in micrometres: 1–3Maximum operating temperature in degrees Celsius: > 1100
- Composition
- AlTiSiN-based
- Hardness
- 3800 ± 400 HV
- Coating thickness
- 1–3 µm
- Max. operating temperature
- > 1100 °C
- Coating temperature
- 450–480 °C
- Coefficient of friction
- 0.5
- Colour
- Orange brown
- Plus option / duplex
- Not specified
- Finishing as required
- Available
Recommended applications according to the coating overview
- Machining
InNOVA Micral CUTMicro AlloyedAvailable as a Nova serviceFor Asgard systemsHardness in HV: 3300 ± 250Coating thickness in micrometres: 1–3Maximum operating temperature in degrees Celsius: 1100
- Composition
- Micro Alloyed
- Hardness
- 3300 ± 250 HV
- Coating thickness
- 1–3 µm
- Max. operating temperature
- 1100 °C
- Coating temperature
- 450–480 °C
- Coefficient of friction
- 0.5
- Colour
- Dark grey
- Plus option / duplex
- Not specified
- Finishing as required
- Available
Recommended applications according to the coating overview
- Machining
InNOVA Micral Titan CUTMicro AlloyedAvailable as a Nova serviceFor Asgard systemsHardness in HV: 3500 ± 250Coating thickness in micrometres: 1–3Maximum operating temperature in degrees Celsius: 1100
- Composition
- Micro Alloyed
- Hardness
- 3500 ± 250 HV
- Coating thickness
- 1–3 µm
- Max. operating temperature
- 1100 °C
- Coating temperature
- 450–480 °C
- Coefficient of friction
- 0.5
- Colour
- Brown
- Plus option / duplex
- Not specified
- Finishing as required
- Available
Recommended applications according to the coating overview
- Machining
MP-CUTAlTiCrN-basedAvailable as a Nova serviceFor Asgard systemsHardness in HV: 3300 ± 400Coating thickness in micrometres: 1–3Maximum operating temperature in degrees Celsius: 1100
- Composition
- AlTiCrN-based
- Hardness
- 3300 ± 400 HV
- Coating thickness
- 1–3 µm
- Max. operating temperature
- 1100 °C
- Coating temperature
- 450–480 °C
- Coefficient of friction
- 0.5
- Colour
- Anthracite
- Plus option / duplex
- Not specified
- Finishing as required
- Available
Recommended applications according to the coating overview
- Machining
Drill CUTAlTiSiN-basedAvailable as a Nova serviceFor Asgard systemsHardness in HV: 3800 ± 400Coating thickness in micrometres: 1–5Maximum operating temperature in degrees Celsius: > 1100
- Composition
- AlTiSiN-based
- Hardness
- 3800 ± 400 HV
- Coating thickness
- 1–5 µm
- Max. operating temperature
- > 1100 °C
- Coating temperature
- 450–480 °C
- Coefficient of friction
- 0.5
- Colour
- Dark brown
- Plus option / duplex
- Not specified
- Finishing as required
- Available
Recommended applications according to the coating overview
- Machining
TOPNOVAPLUS optionalM-Guard optionalTiAlNAvailable as a Nova serviceFor Asgard systemsHardness in HV: 2800 ± 400Coating thickness in micrometres: 2–8Maximum operating temperature in degrees Celsius: 700
- Composition
- TiAlN
- Hardness
- 2800 ± 400 HV
- Coating thickness
- 2–8 µm
- Max. operating temperature
- 700 °C
- Coating temperature
- 450–500 °C
- Coefficient of friction
- 0.5
- Colour
- Aubergine
- Plus option / duplex
- Available with or without PLUS
- PLUS is used for stamping, forming and die casting. Through-hardened tool steels with a tempering temperature above 500 °C are required.
- Finishing as required
- Available
M-Guard for plastics applications
For plastics applications, this coating can be combined with M-Guard as a pretreatment.
Explore M-GuardRecommended applications according to the coating overview
- Metal forming
- Plastics processing
- Die casting
InNOVA PMPLUS optionalM-Guard optionalCrN / CrONAvailable as a Nova serviceFor Asgard systemsHardness in HV: 2500 ± 400Coating thickness in micrometres: 2–8Maximum operating temperature in degrees Celsius: 700
- Composition
- CrN / CrON
- Hardness
- 2500 ± 400 HV
- Coating thickness
- 2–8 µm
- Max. operating temperature
- 700 °C
- Coating temperature
- 450–500 °C
- Coefficient of friction
- 0.3
- Colour
- Rainbow
- Plus option / duplex
- Available with or without PLUS
- PLUS is used for stamping, forming and die casting. Through-hardened tool steels with a tempering temperature above 500 °C are required.
- Finishing as required
- Available
M-Guard for plastics applications
For plastics applications, this coating can be combined with M-Guard as a pretreatment.
Explore M-GuardRecommended applications according to the coating overview
- Metal forming
- Plastics processing
- Food
- Packaging
- Decorative applications
InNOVA M-GuardDiffusion treatmentFor plastics applications only · with or without a PVD coatingAvailable as a Nova serviceFor Asgard systemsHardness in HV: up to 1400Coating thickness in micrometres: No separate coatingMaximum operating temperature in degrees Celsius: depending on heat treatment
- Composition
- Diffusion treatment
- Hardness
- up to 1400 HV
- Coating thickness
- No separate coating
- Max. operating temperature
- depending on heat treatment
- Treatment temperature
- 380–440 °C
- Coefficient of friction
- 0.6
- Colour
- Metallic silver
- Finishing as required
- Available
Recommended applications according to the coating overview
- Plastics processing
Apex CACrAlNFor Apex systemsNot available as a Nova coating serviceHardness in HV: 3200Coating thickness in micrometres: 2–4Maximum operating temperature in degrees Celsius: 1100
- Composition
- CrAlN
- Hardness
- 3200 HV
- Coating thickness
- 2–4 µm
- Max. operating temperature
- 1100 °C
- Coating temperature
- ≤ 470 °C
- Coefficient of friction
- 0.5
- Colour
- Grey black
Recommended applications according to Apex data sheets
- Optimal
- Drilling & threading: cast iron, hardened steels
- Milling: steel, stainless steel, cast iron, titanium, hardened steels
- Gear cutting: dry and wet
Apex TSPTiSiAlNFor Apex systemsNot available as a Nova coating serviceHardness in HV: 3000Coating thickness in micrometres: 2–4Maximum operating temperature in degrees Celsius: 1100
- Composition
- TiSiAlN
- Hardness
- 3000 HV
- Coating thickness
- 2–4 µm
- Max. operating temperature
- 1100 °C
- Coating temperature
- ≤ 470 °C
- Coefficient of friction
- 0.4
- Colour
- Bronze
Recommended applications according to Apex data sheets
- Optimal
- Drilling & threading: steel, stainless steel, cast iron, titanium, hardened steels
- Milling: steel, stainless steel, cast iron, titanium, hardened steels
- Gear cutting: dry and wet
Apex PTTiAlSiNFor Apex systemsNot available as a Nova coating serviceHardness in HV: 3200Coating thickness in micrometres: 2–4Maximum operating temperature in degrees Celsius: 1100
- Composition
- TiAlSiN
- Hardness
- 3200 HV
- Coating thickness
- 2–4 µm
- Max. operating temperature
- 1100 °C
- Coating temperature
- ≤ 470 °C
- Coefficient of friction
- 0.3
- Colour
- Brown
Recommended applications according to Apex data sheets
- Optimal
- Drilling & threading: steel
- Gear cutting: dry and wet
- Suitable
- Drilling & threading: aluminium > 6% Si, titanium
- Milling: steel, aluminium > 6% Si, titanium
Apex DCTTiCrAlNFor Apex systemsNot available as a Nova coating serviceHardness in HV: 2800Coating thickness in micrometres: 2–4Maximum operating temperature in degrees Celsius: 1100
- Composition
- TiCrAlN
- Hardness
- 2800 HV
- Coating thickness
- 2–4 µm
- Max. operating temperature
- 1100 °C
- Coating temperature
- ≤ 470 °C
- Coefficient of friction
- 0.2
- Colour
- Silver
Recommended applications according to Apex data sheets
- Optimal
- Drilling & threading: steel, stainless steel, titanium
- Milling: steel, stainless steel, titanium
- Suitable
- Drilling & threading: cast iron, aluminium
- Milling: cast iron
- Gear cutting: dry and wet
Apex TNTiNFor Apex systemsNot available as a Nova coating serviceHardness in HV: 2200Coating thickness in micrometres: 2–4Maximum operating temperature in degrees Celsius: 600
- Composition
- TiN
- Hardness
- 2200 HV
- Coating thickness
- 2–4 µm
- Max. operating temperature
- 600 °C
- Coating temperature
- ≤ 470 °C
- Coefficient of friction
- 0.4
- Colour
- Gold
Recommended applications according to Apex data sheets
- Suitable
- Drilling & threading: all materials
- Milling: all materials
- Gear cutting: wet
Apex ATTiAlNFor Apex systemsNot available as a Nova coating serviceHardness in HV: 3200Coating thickness in micrometres: 2–6Maximum operating temperature in degrees Celsius: 1000
- Composition
- TiAlN
- Hardness
- 3200 HV
- Coating thickness
- 2–6 µm
- Max. operating temperature
- 1000 °C
- Coating temperature
- ≤ 470 °C
- Coefficient of friction
- 0.3
- Colour
- Grey black
Recommended applications according to Apex data sheets
- Optimal
- Drilling & threading: stainless steel
- Milling: stainless steel
- Suitable
- Drilling & threading: steel, aluminium > 6% Si
- Milling: steel, aluminium > 6% Si, titanium
- Gear cutting: wet
Apex TCTiCNFor Apex systemsNot available as a Nova coating serviceHardness in HV: 2800Coating thickness in micrometres: 2–5Maximum operating temperature in degrees Celsius: 600
- Composition
- TiCN
- Hardness
- 2800 HV
- Coating thickness
- 2–5 µm
- Max. operating temperature
- 600 °C
- Coating temperature
- ≤ 470 °C
- Coefficient of friction
- 0.2
- Colour
- Coffee brown
Recommended applications according to Apex data sheets
- Suitable
- Drilling & threading: steel
- Milling: steel
Apex DLCCFor Apex systemsNot available as a Nova coating serviceHardness in HV: 3000Coating thickness in micrometres: 0.5–1Maximum operating temperature in degrees Celsius: 400
- Composition
- C
- Hardness
- 3000 HV
- Coating thickness
- 0.5–1 µm
- Max. operating temperature
- 400 °C
- Coating temperature
- ≤ 250 °C
- Coefficient of friction
- 0.1
- Colour
- Black
Recommended applications according to Apex data sheets
- Optimal
- Drilling & threading: aluminium
- Milling: aluminium
Apex TaCta-CFor Apex systemsNot available as a Nova coating serviceHardness in HV: 3500Coating thickness in micrometres: 0.5–1Maximum operating temperature in degrees Celsius: 400
- Composition
- ta-C
- Hardness
- 3500 HV
- Coating thickness
- 0.5–1 µm
- Max. operating temperature
- 400 °C
- Coating temperature
- ≤ 250 °C
- Coefficient of friction
- 0.1
- Colour
- Rainbow
Recommended applications according to Apex data sheets
- Optimal
- Drilling & threading: aluminium
- Milling: aluminium
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